Post by: Bird on July 27, 2017, 04:00:52 PM
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Smoking will be banned from nearly all outdoor dining areas in Melbourne, and the entire state, next week.
Any individual who ignores the ban can be fined up to $777, with a business facing a whack of $7773.
New rules for Melbourne smokers
Smoking will be banned from nearly all outdoor dining areas in Melbourne come August 1.
While non-smokers will be breathing a carcinogenic-free sigh of relief, those who still succumb to the occasional dirty dart may be wondering how and where they will be able to do so.
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How will it be enforced?
Council inspectors will be watching for smokers still lighting up.
However, a spokeswoman for Health Minister Jill Hennessy said the first priority of the inspectors would be "to make sure businesses understand the ban" and said fines would be issued "where necessary".
Businesses also risk a fine for failing to display 'no smoking' signs.
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/how-will-victorias-tough-new-antismoking-laws-work-20170621-gwvfsf.html (http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/how-will-victorias-tough-new-antismoking-laws-work-20170621-gwvfsf.html)
Post by: Moggy on July 27, 2017, 05:13:50 PM
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Post by: Bad Scott on July 27, 2017, 06:51:40 PM
lm off to get the Popcorn to watch this ;D ;D ;DI'm ready
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Post by: Hairs on July 27, 2017, 08:32:14 PM
lm off to get the Popcorn to watch this ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: speewa158 on July 27, 2017, 09:32:29 PM
I'm ready
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Where did you get my selfie ??? ??? & :cheers:
Post by: Moggy on July 28, 2017, 09:03:52 AM
I thought thats what they first created outdoor dining areas for, then they become trendy so now they boot them out of there. Dont worry me as I'm not a smoker but agree with Moggy just one more step towards full nanny state statusAnd that was really my point, and I find it hypocritical of a government to happily take billions in tax revenue and then ostracise those that generate that very income.
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BTW I'm in favour and a non smoker, just have concerns about govt segregating the public & eroding peoples rights. It creates a "us & them" mentality much like most unions
Today it's smoking, tomorrow..........
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Post by: sparra on July 28, 2017, 09:07:59 AM
Cheers,
Sparra
Post by: gronk on July 28, 2017, 02:40:49 PM
It creates a "us & them" mentality much like most unions
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Mmm....been in a union for 40yrs and that's the 1st time I've heard that analogy ??
But that's another topic !!
Post by: Champin on July 30, 2017, 07:10:46 PM
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Post by: gronk on July 30, 2017, 08:49:34 PM
I wanna know how they will police it... Hopefully it isn't just another feel good bullShit law pulled out on teenagers when they are desperate for another way to hold up the kids.
Like a lot of laws, they will police it if they happen to catch you in the act. Which means a lot who don't want to obey the law, will get away with it .
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on July 30, 2017, 10:27:31 PM
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Post by: DaveR on August 02, 2017, 03:16:11 PM
Yep, I couldn't care for it or those who smoke.
In all my long haul international travels, I used to enjoy watching the pathetic smokers fuss over trying to get to a smoking place to light up, always an amusing sight.
I've suffered for 30 odd years of pubs and work breathing the crap, watching them suffer now is great. Pay back time.
Double the Tax on it to whilst their at it.
PS.
I'll fetch the pop corn if anyone needs more. ;D
Post by: Bird on August 02, 2017, 04:37:17 PM
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Double the Tax on it to whilst their at it.now thats a top idea.. then they can drop the tax on premix drinks :D
Post by: DaveR on August 02, 2017, 05:31:15 PM
now thats a top idea.. then they can drop the tax on premix drinks :D
With my other tax plan, it can be cut all together. ;D